Denmark´s Prime Minister attacked in Coppenhagen
Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Fredderiksen was attacked on June 8, in central Copenhagen. Fredderiksen didn´t suffer major injuries but was left “shocked”, according to her office. The incident...
View ArticleSpeaking European Tova Lind
At just 19 years old, Tova Lind has already embarked on a remarkable adventure, leaving behind her homeland of Sweden to follow her passion for horses in Spain. Fresh out of Mälardalens Ridgymnasium,...
View ArticleIran releases Swedish diplomat
Swedish diplomat and European Union official Johan Floderus was freed by Iran after spending two years in prison there. Announcing his release on June 15 shortly before Floderus’s return later that...
View ArticleDeadly ride finally closes in Sweden
In June 2023, seven people were left injured and one dead in a shocking accident on the Jetline ride at Gröna Lund Park. A year later, the park´s CEO, Jan Eriksson, finally announced the closure of...
View ArticleHolidays on borrowed money
Almost every third of Swedish families aim to save money this summer; a significant change from last year. Many are taking out personal loans to afford a holiday. A recent survey by Länsförsäkringar...
View ArticleSweden’s first NATO act
Approximately 9,000 troops from 20 NATO countries have been conducting military exercises in the Baltic Sea region this June; for the first time since joining NATO, Sweden partook in the annual BALTOPS...
View ArticleA climate-friendly diet
Researchers found that following a sustainable diet doesn´t just preserve the environment but improves human longevity, preventing cardiovascular diseases and cancer. “We really need to think about...
View ArticleThe responsibility of parents
The Swedish Liberals´ Johan Pehrson has once again highlighted the importance and responsibility of parents in children´s development in his speech in Almadalen. Pehrson especially focused on the...
View ArticleSwedish city runs short of women
While the whole country is running short of eggs, the city of Skellefteå is running short of women, report local sources. The industrial boom in north Sweden is leading to a shortage of female...
View ArticleWarning against mosquito patches
Despite the lack of testing of mosquito patches, they continue to be sold in Sweden, illegally spreading across the country. The Chemicals Inspectorate issued a warning against the use of these patches...
View ArticleIs sunscreen useless?
Swedish researchers at the Umeå University argue that there´s not enough evidence proving benefits of sunscreens. One of the most increasing forms of cancer in Sweden, skin cancer is linked to sun...
View ArticleWorld´s first electric airplane is expected by 2030 in Sweden
World´s first electric airplane is now being built in Sweden; the ES 30 aims to be the first hybrid-electric aircraft suited for 30 passengers, to be in regional traffic by 2030. “Only 20 per cent of...
View Article“Sambo” instead of marriage – relationships in Sweden
“Sambo” has nothing to do with Brazilian dance but has everything to do with relationships in Sweden. An official relationship classification, sambo is something in between being married and being...
View ArticleSweden’s ugly lawn contest: A quirky battle for water conservation
Region Gotland, the government of the remote Swedish island, initiated a unique competition two years ago by awarding the ugliest local lawn. This unconventional idea has since spread to other parts of...
View ArticleFizz fit for a Czar found in Baltic
A team of Polish scuba divers recently discovered a sunken 19th century sailing ship off the Swedish coast, still in a good condition. The boat, lying on the seabed at a depth of 58 metres, was...
View ArticleSweden cuts development aid to Mali
Kristina Kuhnel, Sweden’s ambassador to Mali, was given 72 hours to leave the country on August 9 following a “hostile” statement from Stockholm. Johan Forssell, minister for International Development,...
View ArticleSweden´s “snitch law” on migrants sparks stark opposition; “utterly inhumane”
Sweden´s “snitch law” on migrants sparked stark opposition, claimed as “utterly inhumane.” Although still being drafted, if implemented, the law would result in up to a million workers, from teachers...
View ArticleLate DJ Avicii’s belongings to be auctioned for mental health foundation
The late Swedish DJ and producer Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling’s personal belongings will soon be up for auction, with proceeds going to support mental health initiatives through the Tim Bergling Foundation....
View ArticleSweden’s annual bear hunt begins today: 20% of bear population to be killed
The Swedish government has issued licences to kill 20% of its brown bear population in this year’s bear hunt, despite protests from conservationists. Officials in Sweden have granted licences for the...
View ArticleHonoured by the King, Swedish entrepreneur´s salary declared “too low” for...
The 32-year-old Hazem Ashour, originally from Egypt is a co-founder of the Swedish company Hemavi; despite being honoured by King Carl XVI Gustaf for his contributions to the tech industry, his salary...
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